NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is the most common type of skin cancer and the malignancy begins in cells at the base of the epidermis. These tumors rarely metastasize but may cause wide spread destruction of normal tissue if left untreated
A
basal cell carcinoma
B
squamous cell carcinoma
C
malignant carcinoma
D
malignant squamous basal cell carcinoma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These cancers start in the basal cell layer, which is the lower part of the epidermis. These cancers usually develop on sun-exposed areas, especially the face, head, and neck. They tend to grow slowly. It’s very rare for a basal cell cancer to spread to other parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) This is the most common type of skin cancer. BCC frequently develops in people who have fair skin. People who have skin of color also get this skin cancer. BCCs often look like a flesh-colored round growth, pearl-like bump, or a pinkish patch of skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Basal cell carcinoma Most common form of skin cancer but the least dangerous. Appear as round or flattened lump or scaly spots. Red, pale or pearly in colour. May become ulcerated, bleed and fail to heal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops when melanocytes (the cells that give the skin its tan or brown color) start to grow out of control.

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